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Returning to Washington, D.C.’s Nationals Park last week for the start of Spring Training 2.0 was exciting, GM Mike Rizzo acknowledged when he spoke to reporters on Day 1 of MLB’s second attempted ramp up for the 2020 MLB campaign.

“I was excited walking in,” Rizzo said, though he was greeted by a different environment in the Nats’ home park.

“It was a strange environment. Just a lot of protocols in place. You just can’t come in here with kind of a clear mind.

“You have to be thinking about what you’re trying to do to keep yourself safe, and look out for the other guys.